{"product_id":"james-gang-bang","title":"James Gang – Bang","description":"\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"mvs7j4\" data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"85\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eJames Gang – Bang\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eReleased in 1973, Bang is the eighth studio album by American rock pioneers James Gang. Recorded during a period of transition following the departure of guitar legend Joe Walsh, the album features guitarist Tommy Bolin, whose dynamic playing brought fresh energy and a harder-edged sound to the band. Blending classic rock, blues, funk, and melodic songwriting, \u003cem data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eBang\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of the strongest albums from the Bolin era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eKnown for their powerful musicianship and memorable riffs, James Gang had already established themselves as one of America's leading rock bands. With Bolin's fluid guitar work complementing the rhythm section of Dale Peters and Jim Fox, \u003cem data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eBang\u003c\/em\u003e combines driving rock anthems with thoughtful ballads and progressive touches, highlighting the band's continued evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eThe album opens with the atmospheric Standing In The Rain, setting the tone with soaring guitar work and expressive vocals. The Devil Is Singing Our Song follows with its bluesy swagger, while Must Be Love delivers a melodic change of pace. The reflective Alexis closes Side A with rich arrangements and one of the album's most memorable performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eSide B begins with the energetic Ride The Wind, before Got No Time For Trouble adds a dose of blues-infused rock. The heartfelt Rather Be Alone With You (A.K.A. Song For Dale) provides a quieter moment, leading into the melodic From Another Time. The album concludes with the epic Mystery, an expansive finale that showcases Tommy Bolin's exceptional guitar playing and the band's adventurous musical approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eAlthough often overlooked in comparison with the band's earlier releases, Bang has become a favourite among classic rock collectors and Tommy Bolin fans alike. Combining outstanding musicianship with strong songwriting and memorable performances, it remains an excellent addition to any collection of 1970s American rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hvk5cb\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eza198\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eStanding In The Rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8yz9fq\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eThe Devil Is Singing Our Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kjwx00\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eMust Be Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f7qpxx\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eAlexis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"137nyod\" data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eRide The Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m30465\" data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eGot No Time For Trouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o0sszt\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eRather Be Alone With You (A.K.A. Song For Dale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gm5yev\" data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eFrom Another Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l72owz\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eMystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uoQKmi70R7U?si=FIL2gZ7rFpTM7EIh\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATCO Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54776987451734,"sku":"SD 7037","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_935b4e00-0481-450f-94be-05af489554d1.jpg?v=1784737494","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/james-gang-bang","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}